Category: Press Release

On July 7th at approximately 9:50 pm, Brockville Police attended a residence in the south end of the city for an unwanted person complaint.

A 56 year old male, from the Prescott area, attended his ex-girlfriend’s place and scratched her vehicle with an unknown object.  He was confronted by a 47 year old man who was visiting the victim.  The man followed the accused to his parked vehicle and tore the passenger side mirror off the vehicle while trying to stop him from leaving the area.  The accused then went home and contacted Police to report a mischief to his vehicle.

The Police attended his residence and arrested him for mischief and assault with a weapon. Prior to fleeing the area in Brockville, the accused had pulled a screwdriver on the man following him.

The accused was also charged with trespass by night and criminal harassment.  There was also a house arrest condition on the male for past charges of criminal harassment. He was subsequently held in custody and will appear in bail court.

On July 6th at approximately 9:50 pm, Brockville Police attended the intersection of Broad Street and Water Street for a male causing problems.

A local, 20 year old male, was yelling at people to fight him and disturbing the peace.  He returned home and damaged some property before leaving again on foot.  Police located him and noted him to be barefoot, shirtless and intoxicated. He was arrested for public intoxication and also charged with two breaches of his probation order.  The accused was released when sober with a fine and a future court date.

On July 6th at approximately 9:40 pm, Brockville Police attended to a local outpatient home to look into a missing resident.

The local, 23 year old male, had wondered away from the home and staff needed help trying to locate him.  The male was eventually located several blocks from the residence and escorted to the hospital.  He was fine from a physical health stand point.

On July 6th at approximately 2:10 pm, Brockville Police attended a residence in the south end of town in regards to female who was in distress.

A local, 20 year old female, was out of control in the residence, breaking items and refusing to follow direction.  She was apprehended under the mental health act and taken to hospital.  After being evaluated, it was determined she would benefit from a term within the facility.

On July 5th at approximately 11:50 pm, Brockville Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male riding a bicycle downtown.

Officers located the 57 year old, local male and noted injuries to his one eye and elbow. Medical assistance was called for but the subject refused any treatment. He was arrested for public intoxication for his own protection. He was released with a fine when sober.

On July 5th at approximately 11:30 pm, Brockville Police stopped a vehicle on Bartholomew Street for a traffic violation.

The 45 year old, male driver was currently camping in the area but hails from the Kingston area. He was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified due to four separate convictions for impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. An arrest warrant was also in effect from our Service for failing to attend court and breaching release conditions. The subject was currently on conditions of another recognizance and officer in charge undertaking. Police also discovered a quantity of marijuana and another charge stemmed from possessing the drug.

On July 4th at approximately 12:25 pm, Brockville Police responded to a residence in the south end of town for a father and son dispute.

During the dispute, the local 19 year old broke a window in the residence and would not settle down.  He was also on probation conditions and numerous release conditions from outstanding charges.  The young man was charged with the breaches and the mischief to the window. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court today.

On July 4th at approximately 2:15 am, Brockville Police responded to the Grenville Court area in regards to a group of youths entering vehicles.

Two of the three youths were dealt with at the scene after initially trying to run from Police. They entered into a diversionary program to take place in the future. The boys were 13 and 14 years of age.  A third youth, 15 years old, will be dealt with when located.

The diversionary programs offer Police and young people options for penalty instead of putting them through the court system.

On July 3^rd at approximately 9:30 am, Brockville Police responded to a workplace injury incident on California Avenue.

A 75 year old male had suffered severe injuries to one of his hands.

The subject was taken to hospital for treatment and the Ministry of Labour was advised.

On July 2nd at approximately 1:20 am, Brockville Police responded to the parking lot of a north end apartment complex.

Police had received calls of a young male trying to enter a vehicle.  Police K9 unit attended the area to start a search as the male had fled on foot.  The young man returned to the scene when he discovered the Police dog was on his trail.  The vehicle was actually his but he took off in fear when seeing Police as he had been drinking.  No charges as a result.